Greenlight given for multi-million pound second phase of Salford Riverside development

New plans for the Riverside House development in Salford have received the go-ahead from city planners, with Portergate Developments set to plough £9m into the scheme’s second phase.

The developer will now create 45 one-, two- and three-bed apartments at the site, in addition to a new convenience store and first floor cafe on the banks of the River Irwell, adjacent to its existing student accommodation building.

Once complete, the apartments will marketed towards first-time buyers and young professionals, and will be managed by Portergate’s property management arm.

The approved plans also include a landscaped courtyard, residents’ parking facilities and improvements to the nearby riverside walkway.

Portergate chairman Anthony Jackson said: “Riverside House has been a major success story for us.

“Students from across the world enjoy the experience of living here and the demand for these apartments is testament to the quality of the accommodation and the service provided.”

He added: “We’re very excited by the next phase of Riverside which promises to be even more successful, with well-designed, prestigious apartments aimed at graduates, young professionals and key workers.”

The second phase of Riverside House was designed by Oldham-based architecture firm Studio KMA and WCEC Architects, which has offices in Leeds, Chesterfield and London.

Studio KMA director Andrew Titterton said: “The new development will replace a vacant depot site with a high quality residential-led mixed use development.

“It will also improve the pedestrian link between St Simon Street and the River Irwell, which will benefit people living in the area.”

He continued: “The aim of our design was to provide further choice to apartment living in Salford. The development is made up of both single and dual aspect accommodation, a number of which are duplex layouts.

“We’re looking forward to seeing our plans developed into vibrant, much needed homes for young people, filling a real need in the area.”

Building work on the site will commence later this year, with completion due in 2017.

Ian Lowson, WCEC Architects’ regional director, said: “Salford is currently attracting a great deal of interest from young professionals, looking for high-specification properties with considered local amenities.

“We are looking forward to improving the mix of housing for young people and key workers locally and contributing to the wider regeneration of this part of Salford.”

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